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U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agriculture Specialists Intercept Rare, Third in Nation Pest at Progreso-Donna Port of Entry

Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection,  PROGRESO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists at the Progreso-Donna Port of Entry recently intercepted a rare pest only discovered for the third time in the U.S. in a shipment of cucumbers.  “Our CBP agriculture specialists applied their attention to detail and intercepted a rare

Laredo Sector Border Patrol Names November 2013 Youths of the Month

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-Four U.I.S.D. students were among those honored as November 2013 Youths of the Month during a reception hosted by United South High School. The students were joined by their nominating educators, counselors and families as they were recognized for their excellence in academics and service to community.  Recognitions are sponsored in

Laredo CBP Officers Seize More Than a Ton of Marijuana at World Trade Bridge

 Courtesy Richard Pauza,  LAREDO, Texas –U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry on Tuesday seized more than a ton of marijuana intermingled in a pottery shipment during a routine inspection at World Trade Bridge.   “Our CBP officers put it all together and successfully targeted and interdicted this significant load

Mariscos El Pescador and LaredoBuzz.Com Honor Local Military Veterans

(Laredo, Tx)-Mariscos El Pescador and LaredoBuzz.Com teamed up once again this time for an early Veterans Day Celebration.  The event was held in conjunction with local veterans groups , The Texas National Guard and area high school R.O.T.C. programs.  El Pescador extended an invitation for a 50% discount to all local veterans.  Military documentaries were

Laredo CBP Officers Intercept More than $3 Million in Crystal Methamphetamines in One Single Case

Courtesy Richard Pauza,  Laredo, Texas –U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized yet another large quantity of alleged crystal methamphetamines when they intercepted 114 pounds of the alleged narcotic in one single enforcement action. The large quantity of methamphetamines is valued at over $3.6 million.   “CBP officers have

Representative Richard Peña Raymond Named Fighter for Free Enterprise

Courtesy David Leo, AUSTIN, TX— The Texas Association of Business has released its report card for the 83rd Legislative Session and has named Representative Richard Peña Raymond a Fighter for Free Enterprise. Rep. Raymond scored an 87 percent out of a possible 100 percent. “We applaud Rep. Raymond for his business friendly votes this past

CBP Officers Seize More Than $4.2 Million in Methamphetamines and Cocaine During the first three weeks of October

Courtesy Richard Pauza,  Laredo, Texas –U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry have seized more than $4.2 million in narcotics during the first three of weeks of October. The $4.2 million accounts for four different enforcement actions that include a total of 111 pounds of methamphetamines and 22 pounds

Laredo DFO Gene Garza to Retire after 42 Years of Federal Service, Acting DFO to be Named

Courtesy Richard Pauza,  LAREDO, Texas – As his distinguished federal career spanning more than four decades draws to a close, Eugenio Garza Jr., Director, Field Operations, Laredo Field Office, announced that he will retire in January 2014 and an acting DFO will be named.  “I would like to advise the community of my forthcoming retirement

Police Looking for Missing Person

Courtesy Joe Baeza,  (Laredo, Tx)-The Laredo Police Department is seeking information as to the whereabouts of the following individual. If you have any information, please contact the Laredo Police Department at (956) 795-2800. Mr. Rodriguez traveled to Laredo, Texas from Chicago, IL. Mr. Rodriguez was at Mall del Norte with a relative when he wandered

LaredoBuzz.Com, Mariscos El Pescador, 111th District Court Judge Monica Notzon, Justice of the Peace Ramiro Veliz Jr Distribute Gallons of Water in Rio Bravo

(Laredo, Tx)-LaredoBuzz.Com and Mariscos El Pescador teamed up once again with District Court Judge Monica Notzon, The Webb County Sheriff’s Department, and Justice of the Peace Ramiro Veliz Jr. this time gathering gallons of water that was taken and distributed to residents of Rio Bravo, Tx.  The water was donated in part by employees and management staff

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